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 1. Los Angeles International Airport - LAX

1 World Way
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 646-5252

Category: Airports

Neighbourhood: Westchester / LAX

2.0 star rating
  1/27/2011

Like most places, airports tend to be a little gross.  LAX is no different.  Most terminals have old crusty seating and I rarely want to sit down.  The Delta terminal isn't the worst that I have seen (try La Gaurdia) but they can certainly use some…More »

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 2. Raleigh-Durham International Airport

2400 W Terminal Blvd
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 840-7700

Category: Airports

3.0 star rating
  7/29/2011

Small, clean and modern enough.  I like this airport as it was easy to get around.  My only complaint was the slowness of security but that is more of a TSA issue vs. the airport itself.

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 3. Philadelphia International Airport

8000 Essington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19153

Category: Airports

3.0 star rating
  3/20/2011

This place was just a little too big for me.  I've been to several airports and I even felt better at Atlanta's Hartsfield.  I guess I should say that it is more of the layout vs. the actual size.  It was easy enough to get through in terms of…More »

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 4. DoubleTree by Hilton

2050 Gateway Pl
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 520-2617

Categories: Hotels, Restaurants

1.0 star rating
  1/3/2012

I will NEVER stay here again!  I don't care how good the cookies are!!

Let me say that I am fairly loyal when it comes to trying to stay at Hilton Brand Hotels.  I travel quite a bit for work and building reward points can literally become like, "The…More »

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 5. Mineta San Jose International Airport

1701 Airport Blvd
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 392-3600

Category: Airports

3.0 star rating
  7/18/2011

Small and clean airport that is easy to navigate.  I also like the ease of the car rental counters across the street.  Security was a little slow that morning, but it was still smooth sailing!

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 6. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

6000 N Terminal Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30320
(800) 897-1910

Category: Airports

4.0 star rating
  12/29/2011

I lived in ATL for 3 years and flew every month, yet I failed to review HJAIA.  Most people already know, this is a HUGE airport to navigate.

Pros:  
- Bathrooms are usually always clean
- Train system is easy to use
- Lots of food options
- The new tram…More »

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 7. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 273-3300

Category: Airports

2.0 star rating
  2/8/2011

Not the worst airport and not the best.  I flew in on US Airways which they tend to cater to so it is also their largest terminal.  As luck would have it, I had a connecting flight that landed at the end of terminal B and my connecting flight was at…More »

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 8. San Diego Paradise Point Resort & Spa

1404 Vacation Rd
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 274-4630
4.0 star rating
  5/2/2011

LOVED this place!!!!!  The staff was super friendly and I really had an awesome time on a mini-vacation away from the city.  I can only review based on my lodging experience.  I didn't utilize their extra ammenities and I didin't eat here at all.  I…More »

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 9. Doubletree Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook

1909 Spring Rd
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 472-6000
3.0 star rating
  Update - 1/3/2012

Smallish rooms but how can you not love the cookies?!?!  The front desk staff is super friendly and they make the stay worth it.  My room and bathroom were kind of small but nothing too horrible.

Overall the hotel was clean and updated.  I ate at the…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    6/3/2011

    Smallish rooms but how can you not love the cookies?!?!  The front desk staff is super friendly and… Read more »

 10. Silver Cloud Inn

10621 NE 12th St
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 637-7000

Category: Hotels

4.0 star rating
  2/8/2011

While this is a small chain hotel in the PacNW, it always a nice place to stay on business trips.  I never drive when here but they seem to have plenty of parking slots.  There are several entrances to the hotel as well which is great.  They serve a…More »

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 11. The Westin Southfield Detroit

1500 Town Center
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 827-4000

Category: Hotels

3.0 star rating
  6/3/2011

This is my go to hotel when I visit Southfield due to its proximity to our office.  I have no major complaints about the place.  The staff is always super friendly and the beds and showers are nice.  I knocked off one star on this review for the…More »

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 12. NYLO Dallas/Las Colinas

1001 W Royal Ln
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 373-8900

Category: Hotels

4.0 star rating
  3/14/2011

My first time visiting this place and I was an instant fan.  I absolutely loved the idea of the rooms and appreciate NYLOs attempt at doing something different.

I will agree with some of my fellow reviewers in the sense that there are some major flaws…More »

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 13. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

3200 E Airfield Dr
DFW Airport, TX 75261
(972) 973-8888

Category: Airports

3.0 star rating
  3/14/2011

I am not a fan of most airports but this one wasn't the worst.  I didn't have to deal with the train/tram system so I cannot speak on those challenges.  Fly in and out of Terminal C with no issue.  They are lacking in their overall food selection but…More »

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 14. Residence Inn

6355 Gateway Blvd W
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 771-0504

Category: Hotels

3.0 star rating
  2/1/2011

Great rate and great front desk service.  The morning breakfast was perfect for us on the run.  The rooms are still a little dated (tube T.V.s, older furniture, etc.) but the hospitality makes up for it.

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 15. Desmond Hotel & Conference Center

1 Liberty Boulevard
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-9800
2.0 star rating
  3/20/2011

The hotel is receiving extra stars because the staff was super friendly and on top of everything.  This includes everyone from the front desk to the courtesy shuttle drivers.  

I always have to stay here for work as it is one of the only hotels in the…More »

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 16. Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco - Union Square

55 Cyril Magnin St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 392-8000

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

4.0 star rating
  6/3/2011

LOVED this place!  It is in a seedy part of town but the hotel itself is ultra modern with tons of special touches.  I had a nice corner suite room and my bed was comfy and the bathroom was clean and roomy.  I loved that they still offered amenities…More »

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 17. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

17801 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98158
(206) 433-5388

Category: Airports

3.0 star rating
  2/8/2011

A large airport that certainly caters to Alaskan and American Airlines.  I typically fly in on Delta (catered to in GA) so I get it.  Come on the wrong day and the lines for security can be insane!  Come at the right time and you can breeze through…More »

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 18. El Paso International Airport

6701 Convair Rd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 780-4700

Category: Airports

4.0 star rating
  2/8/2011

I fly ALLLL the time so I can appreciate small airports.  They are great when you are running late and you don't have to catch a tram, trolly or bullet train to get to Terminal Z!  I haven't experienced the same issues as other folks with the long…More »

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 19. San Francisco International Airport

SFO
San Francisco, CA 94128
(650) 821-8211

Category: Airports

3.0 star rating
  6/3/2011

Flew out of Delta Terminal.  The place is small which means it is easy to get thru security.  They have limited food choices and bathroom locations but it is an airport.

I ate at Petey's and the food was cold and bland, despite the place being…More »

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 20. O'Hare International Airport

10000 Bessie Coleman Dr
Chicago, IL 60666
(773) 686-2200

Category: Airports

2.0 star rating
  6/3/2011

It's an airport, what can you say?  It is large and old and the terminal waiting areas always seemed super-cramped!  For the size of this place, I expect more dining options but I do appreciate that they have a Garretts (sp) nearby.

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 21. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

William Rogell Dr
Detroit, MI 48242
(734) 247-7678

Category: Airports

Neighbourhood: Downriver

3.0 star rating
  6/3/2011

Considering this is an airport, DTW is always fairly clean and easy to navigate.  They have tons of food options and the moving sidewalks and tram is appreciated.

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